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  • More cruise ships confirmed for 2023-2024 season - 2023-10-26 - News Item
  • 2023 Cruise visits expected to bring up to $3.7m to economy this season - 2023-10-18 - News Item
  • Imagine what Timaru District could be ... - 2023-05-23 - News Item
  • Models needed to star in new tourism videos for Timaru District - 2021-01-29 - News Item
  • Movies in Timaru's Botanical Gardens a first - 2021-01-29 - News Item
  • App highlights city’s trails - 2021-01-29 - News Item
  • Support for 55 new apprentices - 2021-01-29 - Media Release
  • New festival to feature big line up of talent at Caroline Bay - 2020-11-24 - News Item
  • Timaru District economy recovers strongly, but impact of Covid-19 not over yet - 2020-11-24 - News Item
  • Latest economic report shows strong recovery for Timaru District - 2020-11-23 - Media Release
  • Timaru's economic growth ahead of national figure - 2020-10-06 - Media Release
  • Te Reo Māori spoken for workplace development - 2020-09-30 - News Item
  • PrimePort Timaru's turbulent year ends with $5.6m profit - 2020-09-24 - News Item
  • Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern set to visit Timaru - 2020-09-17 - News Item
  • Venture Timaru with Timaru District Council hosts the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern - 2020-09-15 - News Item
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